• that the removal felt unfair,
• that mistakes were made,
• that DCFS and certain individuals acted improperly,
• that you have cooperated and improved,
• and that you are requesting reunification.
The issue before the Court concerns the continued out-of-home placement of my children and whether the conditions that originally led to their removal still exist. I respectfully assert that the actions taken by DCFS and certain involved parties were based on incomplete, inaccurate, or unfairly interpreted information. Throughout this case, I have experienced procedural inconsistencies, miscommunication, and decisions made without a full or accurate understanding of my situation or my efforts as a parent.
I maintain that the removal of my children did not accurately reflect the reality of our home environment or my ability to provide care. Since the beginning of this case, I have complied with every requirement asked of me, including parenting classes, evaluations, meetings, and any recommended services. I have remained cooperative with DCFS, maintained communication, attended visits, and taken every step required to improve the conditions identified in the case plan.
The issue now is that despite my documented progress, stability, and willingness to continue working with all agencies involved, reunification has not moved forward as it should. I am requesting that the Court review the fairness of the original decisions, the current evidence of my compliance, and the improvements I have made. I ask the Court to correct the ongoing unfairness in this case and to consider returning my children to my care, or in the alternative, expanding my visitation and parental rights while reunification is completed.

SECTION: UNFAIR ACTIONS, BIAS, AND HARM TO THE CHILDREN

I respectfully state that throughout this case, I have experienced unfair treatment and bias from certain individuals involved in the investigation and decision-making process. From the very first phone call, I was spoken to in a dismissive and hostile manner. Before anyone met me in person or reviewed my circumstances fully, I was labeled as a liar, irresponsible, and unfit without any factual basis. I was repeatedly spoken to with disrespect and called degrading names, which created an atmosphere of hostility instead of support or clarity.

Because of this early bias, assumptions were made about me that influenced decisions before evidence was gathered. Information I provided was dismissed without consideration. My attempts to explain or provide documentation were ignored. The actions taken were not neutral or investigative—they were based on judgment, not facts. This kind of prejudgment violates the principles of fairness, due process, and objective evaluation that parents deserve when the custody of their children is at stake.

These unfair actions have had a dramatic, negative impact not just on me but on my children. Decisions made without proper evaluation resulted in my children being placed in an unfamiliar environment, separated from their mother, routines, stability, and emotional security. The removal has caused confusion, fear, and emotional distress for them. They are now in a situation where their mental and emotional health is at risk because they are away from the parent who knows them, comforts them, nurtures them, and understands their needs.

My children are now experiencing instability and uncertainty, and that alone puts them in danger emotionally and psychologically. Removing children without a fair assessment can cause long-term trauma, attachment issues, trust problems, and behavioral struggles. It is my strong belief that the current placement is not protecting them emotionally, and the ongoing delay in reunification is only intensifying the harm.

I love my children more than anything in this world. They are my purpose, my strength, and the reason I get up every morning. Being separated from them has broken me in ways I cannot describe. Every night, I go to sleep wondering if they are scared… if they miss me… if they think I abandoned them. And every morning, I wake up with the same pain in my chest because I can’t hold them, kiss them, or comfort them the way a mother should.

I have done everything asked of me in this case. I have shown up, complied, worked on myself, and followed every instruction, even when the process was unfair. I have proven my commitment through action. My children deserve their mother, and I deserve the chance to raise them, love them, protect them, and give them the life they were meant to have.

I am begging this Court from the deepest place in my heart—please allow reunification. Please give me back my children. Please let me be their mother again. They need me, and I need them.

RELIEF REQUESTED

I respectfully request that the Court:

Review the fairness and accuracy of the actions taken in this case.

Recognize the bias and procedural misconduct that affected the investigation.

Consider the harm and emotional danger currently placed on my children due to separation.

Order the immediate steps toward reunification, including increased visitation, transition planning, or full return of custody.

Grant any additional relief the Court finds just and in the best interests of my children.

Jeffrey Skidmore

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